Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.
Del Kary
Definitely what I was born to do. Since I can remember, movies have played a huge part in my life. And getting to do it now, telling my stories, directing my vision… is exactly where I’m supposed to be… doing what I love. Read more>>
Camisha Jackson
I truly believe I’m doing what I was born to do. Every job I had throughout my early life I always ended up doing art related work even though it was not my primary job and eventually doing artistic work became a paid side job. Jewelry design was not what I expected to be doing, but at my core, I’ve always been an artist. Read more>>
Ron Wasserman
I started playing piano when I was three. Started writing when I was five. I never slept with stuffed animals. I slept with 45 RPM records. I was born to do this. It’s been a great gift. I consider myself a receiver. The ideas just arrive in my head. Read more>>
Kelsay Pattillo
I’m finally doing what I was born to do. For a long time, I chased what I thought I should do, the path that looked stable, polished, or impressive on paper. But God had other plans. What I do now, helping others uncover their why and build brands that feel like home, is the most natural expression of who I am. Read more>>
Lúcia Carvalho
I would say I’m not exactly doing what I was born to do, but ever since I discovered Foley, it’s something I truly want to dedicate myself to completely. I love what I do, and I’m committed to pursuing it fully, learning and improving every day, and I’ll keep going until I can’t anymore ahahaha Read more>>
Panagiotis Balalas
I’m absolutely doing what I was born to do. Everything I’m doing today feels like it was written into my DNA from the start. Even as a child, I had an instinctive pull towards communication, storytelling, and connecting with people, long before I understood what those things looked like as a career. Read more>>
Jordan Attarian
I am definitely living in my highest truth. What others told me I should do never sat right with me, so I had to seek my own path and my own happiness. I have completely found what I love, and I actually did find it pretty early. Read more>>
Jamie R. Wright
I believe I am doing what I was born to do—and what I was called to do—which is to show others that healing, hope, and life on the other side of trauma, loss, and disappointment are possible. Read more>>
